Nursing School Graduate

I had the absolute pleasure of photographing this Nursing School Graduate.  Not only is she beautiful, but she's smart AND she is a Lieutenant in the United States Air Force.  We spent the morning in Baldwin Park and captured these gorgeous photos.  Good times!

 

 

Midweek Randomness: Shrimp Linguine

This is really a random post, as I'm not a food blogger or chef, but I had to share this recipe because my family loves it.  My kids regularly ask me to cook this meal.  

I got the original recipe from Rachael Ray magazine.  You can find it here.  I've made some changes to the recipe for various reasons.  

• I don't use the parsley anymore.  I don't cook with it often and it ends up going to waste. Not sure why super markets sell it in such huge bunches.  
• I used minced garlic from a jar, instead of chopped gloves of garlic.  It's fast and easy.  
• I usually end up using about a half to three-fourths of a cup of feta.  A full cup is too overpowering.
• I typically reduce the red pepper flakes, as well, for the sake of the kids.  
• I add a splash of cooking wine to add a bit more flavor.  
• Lastly, I top the plated dishes with shaved Parmesan cheese.  It adds a great flavor and makes the dish look fancy.

This dish is pretty fast and easy to make.  Few ingredients, minimal prep and cook time, and GREAT on flavor.  Can't beat it!

Side note...the other day I was making this dish and my kids were both snacking on the raw spinach I had waiting on the counter.  Can you believe it?  Kids?  Snacking on raw spinach?
Amazing!